voc, 1935-1978 AU, Bondi Junction, New South Wales
Singer / Musician of Rock and Pop
A.k.a. John Michael O'Keefe
Johnny O'Keefe (born January 19 1935, Bondi Junction, New South Wales, Australia - died October 6 1978, Sydney, Australia) was an Australian Rock'n'Roll singer. Began his career in the mid to late 1950's when, together with American born entrepreneur Lee Gordon (2), he pioneered rock'n'roll in Australia. He earned the title of "The Wild One" from his frantic stage antics and his 1959 recording of "Shout" became an Australian rock'n'roll' national anthem. Johnny O'Keefe almost single handedly established the Australian recording industry. He won over a very cynical recording company, radio stations and the Australian record buying public. During his carrer he scored 29 Top 40 hits. He fought long and hard to promote Australian talent and to ensure that Australian artists were afforded the opportunity to record. He was the first Australian artist to ever make the Australian Top 40 charts, with "Wild One". He was the first Australian artist to be signed by and record for a major international label - the US Liberty based label. This gave him US sales in excess of 100,000 for "She's My Baby" and two No.1 hits and a No. 2 hit in Australia. He released over 50 singles, 50 EP's and 100 albums. He wrote and produced hits for other Australian artists; managed the careers of others; compered 4 highly successful tv programs; performed to millions around Australia; toured America, performing in 36 major cities and appeared on "American Bandstand" and "The Ed Sullivan Show" - all firsts for an Australian entertainer; entertained troops in Vietnam; was a major attraction at the 3 day Sunbury Outdoor Music Festival in 1973; and played a key role in the introduction of Australia's "Mo" entertainment awards.
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Johnny O'Keefe A Celebration | Johnny O'Keefe | 2015 | Album |
The Wild One - The Very Best | Johnny O'Keefe | 2008 | Compil. |
The Wild One Collector's Edition | Johnny O'Keefe | 2008 | Compil. |
The Very Best Of Johnny O'Keefe | Johnny O'Keefe | 2008 | Compil. |
The Definitive Collection | Johnny O'Keefe | 2004 | Compil. |
The Wild One. His Greatest Hits (And Other Classics From The Era) | Johnny O'Keefe | 2001 | Compil. |
The 20 Most Requested | Johnny O'Keefe | 2000 | Compil. |
Rockin' With Johnny O'Keefe And The Dee Jays | Johnny O'Keefe | 2000 | Album |
Greatest Hits | Johnny O'Keefe | 1997 | Compil. |
The Birth of Australian Rock'n'Roll | Johnny O'Keefe | 1996 | Compil. |
Teletracks 1962-1964 | Johnny O'Keefe | 1992 | Compil. |
Sing (And Tell The Blues So Long) / She Wears My Ring | Johnny O'Keefe | 1992 | Single |
The Wild One - Early, Rare And Rockin' Sides 1958-1960 | Johnny O'Keefe | 1989 | Compil. |
Shout | Johnny O'Keefe | 1989 | Single |
The Last Concert | Johnny O'Keefe | 1988 | Album |
J.O'K SO TOUGH | Johnny O'Keefe | 1988 | Compil. |
Sing (And Tell The Blues So Long) | Johnny O'Keefe | 1986 | Single |
J. O'K - The Johnny O'Keefe Story | Johnny O'Keefe | 1982 | Compil. |
Real Wild Child, Johnny O'Keefe And The Dee Jays | Johnny O'Keefe, The Dee Jays | 1981 | Compil. |
JO'K Rare Items | Johnny O'Keefe | 1978 | Compil. |
A Tribute To Johnny O'Keefe - 22 Golden Greats | Johnny O'Keefe | 1978 | Compil. |
High Rollin' Man | Johnny O'Keefe | 1978 | Single |
2NX 21 Years of Rock And Roll | Col Joye, Johnny O'Keefe | 1977 | Single |
One of those nights/Rock n Roll will stand (It will stand) | Johnny O'Keefe | 1977 | Single |
The Living Legend Of Johnny O'Keefe | Johnny O'Keefe | 1975 | Compil. |
The Great Johnny O'Keefe | Johnny O'Keefe | 1975 | Compil. |
On The Road | Johnny O'Keefe | 1975 | Single |
The Peppermint Twist | Johnny O'Keefe | 1975 | Album |
Johnny B.Goode | Johnny O'Keefe | 1974 | Album |
King Of Rock | Johnny O'Keefe | 1974 | Compil. |
Johnny O'Keefe Live | Johnny O'Keefe | 1973 | Album |
jo'k | Johnny O'Keefe | 1973 | Album |
Mockingbird | Johnny O'Keefe And Margaret McLaren With The Stuart Park Show Group | 1973 | Single |
So Tough | Johnny O'Keefe | 1972 | Single |
The Wild One Rocks Again | Johnny O'Keefe | 1972 | Compil. |
The Great J.O.K | Johnny O'Keefe | 1972 | Compil. |
20th Anniversary Album | Johnny O'Keefe | 1972 | Compil. |
Rockin' With The King | Johnny O'Keefe | 1970 | Album |
Confessions Of A Lonely Man | Johnny O'Keefe | 1970 | Single |
She's My Baby | Johnny O'Keefe | 1970 | Compil. |
She's My Baby | Johnny O'Keefe | 1970 | Single |
Come On And Take My Hand | Johnny O'Keefe | 1969 | Single |
She's My Baby/She Wears My RIng | Johnny O'Keefe | 1969 | Single |
Live On The Gold Coast | Johnny O'Keefe With The Escorts | 1968 | Album |
Where The Action Is | Johnny O'Keefe | 1967 | Single |
The Sun's Gonna Shine Tomorrow And Other J.O'K. Hits | Johnny O'Keefe | 1966 | Album |
The Sun's Gonna Shine Tomorrow / Mansion Over The Hilltop | Johnny O'Keefe | 1966 | Single |
J. O'K | Johnny O'Keefe | 1966 | Single |
Hey, Girl / Don't Be Cruel | Johnny O'Keefe | 1966 | Single |
She Wears My Ring | Johnny O'Keefe | 1966 | Single |
Be Careful Of Stones That You Throw | Johnny O'Keefe | 1966 | Single |
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow | Johnny O'Keefe | 1965 | Single |
Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go | Johnny O'Keefe | 1965 | Single |
Just A Closer Walk With Thee | Johnny O'Keefe | 1964 | Single |
She Wears My Ring | Johnny O'Keefe | 1964 | Single |
Rock 'N' Roll Will Stand / Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow | Johnny O'Keefe | 1964 | Single |
Shake Baby Shake! + Twist And Shout! EP | Johnny O'Keefe | 1964 | Single |
She Wears My Ring / Let's Love Tonight | Johnny O'Keefe | 1964 | Single |
Shout | Johnny O'Keefe With The Rajahs | 1964 | Single |
The J.O'K. Sound | Johnny O'Keefe | 1964 | Album |
Don't Be Cruel | Johnny O'Keefe | 1964 | Single |
Shake Baby Shake | Johnny O'Keefe | 1963 | Album |
About Love ... | Johnny O'Keefe | 1963 | Album |
Oldies But Goodies | Johnny O'Keefe | 1963 | Album |
Twist It Up | Johnny O'Keefe | 1963 | Single |
The Good Old Days Of Rock & Roll | Johnny O'Keefe | 1963 | Album |
Move, Baby, Move | Johnny O'Keefe | 1963 | Single |
Shake, Baby, Shake / Good Luck Charm | Johnny O'Keefe | 1963 | Single |
I Thank You | Johnny O'Keefe | 1963 | Single |
I Thank You | Johnny O'Keefe | 1963 | Single |
Johnny O'Keefe's So Tough | Johnny O'Keefe | 1963 | Single |
Twistin' Time | Johnny O'Keefe | 1962 | Single |
Sing | Johnny O'Keefe | 1962 | Single |
Sing (And Tell The Blues So Long) / My Love (La Paloma) | Johnny O'Keefe | 1962 | Single |
Sing Sing Sing | Johnny O'Keefe | 1962 | Single |
Sing! | Johnny O'Keefe | 1962 | Single |
More Twistin' With J. O' K | Johnny O'Keefe | 1962 | Single |
Twistin' With J. O' K | Johnny O'Keefe | 1962 | Single |
I'm Counting On You | Johnny O'Keefe | 1961 | Single |
Jubilee | Johnny O'Keefe And The Dee Jays | 1960 | Single |
Six O'Clock Rock Vol 111 | Johnny O'Keefe And The Dee Jays, Ernie Freeman's Orchestra & Chorus | 1960 | Single |
Ready For You / Save The Last Dance For Me | Johnny O'Keefe | 1960 | Single |
The Big Show | Johnny O'Keefe | 1960 | Album |
It's Too Late | Johnny O'Keefe | 1960 | Single |
6 O'Clock Rock Vol. 2 | Johnny O'Keefe And The Dee Jays | 1960 | Single |
Don't You Know | Johnny O'Keefe | 1960 | Single |
Right Now | Johnny O'Keefe | 1960 | Single |
Shout | Johnny O'Keefe | 1959 | Single |
6 O'Clock Rock Vol.1 | Johnny O'Keefe And The Dee Jays | 1959 | Single |
Swan-ee River / Steady Game | Johnny O'Keefe With The Dee Jays | 1959 | Single |
Why Do They Doubt Our Love | Johnny O'Keefe And The Dee Jays | 1959 | Single |
She's My Baby / It's Too Late | Johnny O'Keefe | 1959 | Single |
She's My Baby | Johnny O'Keefe | 1959 | Single |
Johnny's Golden Album | Johnny O'Keefe And The Dee Jays | 1958 | Album |
Shakin' At The Stadium | Johnny O'Keefe And The Dee Jays | 1958 | Single |
So Tough | Johnny O'Keefe And The Dee Jays | 1958 | Single |
Lawdy, Miss Clawdy / Over The Mountain | Johnny O'Keefe And The Dee Jays | 1958 | Single |
I Ain't Gonna Do It | Johnny O'Keefe | 1958 | Single |
Shake Baby Shake | Johnny O'Keefe | 1958 | Single |
The Wild One - Early, Rare And Rockin' Sides 1958-1960 | Johnny O'Keefe | Compil. | |
Sioux City Sue | Johnny O'Keefe | Single | |
On Stage | Johnny O'Keefe | Album | |
High Rollin' Man | Johnny O'Keefe | Single | |
My Heart Belongs To Only You | Johnny O'Keefe | Single | |
I'm Counting On You | Johnny O'Keefe | Single | |
J.O'K. Ballads Featuring "Be Careful Of Stones That You Throw" | Johnny O'Keefe | Compil. | |
Cry Cry Baby | Johnny O'Keefe | Single | |
Yes, Indeed I Do | Johnny O'Keefe | Single | |
Keep On Smiling/(You've Got Me) Dangling On A String | Johnny O'Keefe | Single | |
Collectors Items From The Rockin' 50's | Johnny O'Keefe | Album | |
The Best Of Johnny O'Keefe | Johnny O'Keefe | Compil. | |
The Explosive Johnny O'Keefe | Johnny O'Keefe | Compil. | |
Shakin` At The Stadium Volume 2 | Johnny O'Keefe | Single | |
I Am Blessed | Johnny O'Keefe | Single | |
The Legend of Johnny O'Keefe: 20 Greatest Hits | Johnny O'Keefe | Compil. | |
I'm Still Alive ! | Johnny O'Keefe | Album | |
The Wild One's King-Size Hits | Johnny O'Keefe | Compil. | |
At The Waltzing Matilda | Johnny O'Keefe | Album | |
Ooh Poo Pah Doo / Ecstacy | Johnny O'Keefe | Single | |
Move Baby Move / I Thank You | Johnny O'Keefe | Single | |
Whole Lotta Shakin' | Johnny O'Keefe | Single | |
Peek-A-Boo / What Da Ya Know! | Johnny O'Keefe | Single | |
Shout! | Johnny O'Keefe, The Dee Jays | Album |
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